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Jalal, you have "Proudly Nigerian" in your sig, but yet you say there is nothing to celebrate. You are either lying about your pride for Nigeria or you are lying that there is nothing to celebrate. Which is it?

Even if Donald Duke becomes a president, it still will not be enough to make a major shift in direction in Nigeria.

This is good news for Nigeria. However, you might want to take a look at my thread called Peaceful Solution To The Nigerian Question. It has some really solid recommendations that would ease tensions and set Nigeria on a true path to sustainable economical and cultural growth.

Link: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-13946.0.html

I fail to see how exactly being a Pastor is either  a plus or a minus when being President. I am a very uncorrupted individual and I don't practice any religion, so to some how imply that believe in God is an important attribute in being untainted is very misleading.

Omon, I just posted the Ghanian GDP per capita which shows that the average Ghanian makes 2.3 times more than the average Nigerian.

Also, what makes you think that there are not many more Nigerian villages that have no access to electricity?

Note:scroll up to see my second post on this topic. 

Sexy_nes, like I said at the bottom of my post, I apologize if my comments are taken as an insult.

Also, I have a few Nigerian friends here, but non of them go clubbing on a daily basis. My comments about being moronic and shallow was aimed at those that go clubbing (to party) on a nightly basis.

While I might have no love for Nigeria, I do like parts of the country. Particular the southern People. It is not like I hate the northerner I come across, it is just that the implementation of Sharia by their politicians strikes me as a little self-centred and it hurts the image of the country.

Last, the ignorance is bliss comment is a blanket statement. It was not meant to imply that you are lacking in knowledge about all subjects. Just lacking in real Nigerian information (i.e. no State propaganda) 

I am adding a map to give you readers a better idea of what pre-independence Nigeria looked like. Click on the link to see the map.

http://www.waado.org/nigerian_scholars/archive/pubs/wilber1_map1.html

Note: Kwara, which is located directly above the western-Region, is not included as part of the Western region because the british did not want to take away newly invaded territories from the Caliphates. They still refused to add Kwara (Vast majority of the territory that is directly between the western region and River Niger to the North) even after massive protests by the people of Kwara and the Tiv ethnic group (land directly north-central of Niger river) in support of joining the western Region. It is for that reason that i included the people of Kwara and hopefully, if they are still interested, the tiv of the southern part of Niger State can be included into the western Province in the proposal to form a Confederacy.

Sexy_nes, what you said is very untrue. Most Nigerians do not have any love for the country. Just because all of you have fled the country, only then can you speak of love for Nigeria. I too am guilty of leaving the country. But at the very least, I am not pretending that Nigeria is something special, because it really isn't. As for the whole Giant of Africa crap that all the unwashed illiterates love to spout out about Nigeria, what do you expect when you lump all the ethnic groups in the most populace region in the continent together?

If you really want to salvage Nigeria, you should take a look at my thread called Peaceful Solution TO The Nigerian Question. Only by implementing policies similar to that can Nigeria become anything other than a complete failure. To make matters worse, Nigeria is in such a terrible state even though we are the 6th leading exporter of oil. At the rate things are going, once people move on to the next new fuel (40 years or so) Nigeria would be the most miserable place on earth.

And finally, If I were you, I'll try not to hang around Nigerians that frequent parties in America. They are by far the most moronic and shallow individuals you can possibly come across in the United States. And they are noisy too. So, enjoy standing up in respect for your precious nation that you fled because it is such a failure. Hmmm. . . Ignorance is bliss.

Sexy_nes, do you have any idea how Nigeria came to exist? If you did, you would not comment on lack of unity. Maybe you should spend a little less time standing up during the Nigerian Anthem and more time researching the archives of history.

In advance, you have my apologies if I came across a little to harsh. My comments are meant to be an eye-opener, they are not meant to be taken as a personal attack. 

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I was going to recommend capitals for each Province, but I think it would be best to just carve out a new Provincial capital that would be located somewhere in the centre of the Province. It would be like a mini-oderly city that can be used to host provincial and national event. It should also be relative low in population and super efficient. All international events would be held in the Confederational Capital Territory (Abuja). The CCT would be under the control of the President and would be guarded by a multi-provincial force comprising of about 6 thousand guards (2 thousand from each Province) which would swear allegiance to the CCT and President.

Note:Each province will still be allowed to build an army of up to 100,000 (This includes the Airforce an Navy).

But before these mini capitals can be built, the Western Province can use Lagos as their capital. Jos for the Northern Province and Enugu for the Eastern Province.

I feel this is a really solid proposal. And it is moderate enough to get broad support from all parts of the country. I am still interested in altering a few things on this idea, but I will wait for additional comments from posters before I begin to tweak it.

Thank you very much for you insight. All states would still get revenue from off-shore oil revenue. The map is a work in progress and any additional on the ground information that you have on the various Niger-Deltan areas would be greatly appreciated.

As for the Rivers State desire to make their own choice, they can. However, I will really like to keep the 3 regional set-up that the British used to govern Nigeria. This current system that I have set-up would make the individual States (36 or so) a lot stronger than they are now.

With this system, States can tailor their laws however they like, as long as they have the 2/3rd support. So even if Rivers is a part of the East, they can still decide to do away with all the laws of the Eastern Province in favor of their own versions of the law (Still have to pay the 30 percent Tax to the Province and 10 percent Tax to the Federal Government. Also need the 2/3rd majority to override the Provincial laws in your State).

The Northern regions would also benefit from laws like this. The States over there would have the power to allow their traditional culture and customs to have a greater influence on their laws. So, it won't be like they are forcefully corrupted by western ideals that are prevalent in the southern portion of the country.

If I can't have both, I will remain single.

Peaceful Solution To The Nigerian Question.

Note:This is a very important Thread. . . Post!

These are my ideas for a peaceful solution to the Nigerian question. The basic make-up of the country is already known by most of the readers of the political section of this country. So, with the ethnic diversity and close-held feelings of oppression that complicate things in the country, it only make sense that switching to a Confederation system of Government would be more beneficial to the country. This is the basic system that can be implemented with minimal adjustment while avoiding actions that could place the country in civil war.

The country would re-institute the provincial system that had worked fairly well during the pre-independence era. Each of the three provinces would have it's parliament and Prime minister. Within each Province would be States (basically the current States with a few adjustments if needed). Each of the three Provinces would be allowed by law to have an army of no more than 100,000 men. The control of the Provincial army would be given to the Minister of Defense that is appointed by a majority vote in the Provincial parliament.

The key to this system is to reduce feelings of marginalization and create a greater degree of fairness in the country. Each State keeps 60 percent of what ever they make. 30 percent of the individual State's revenue is sent to the Provincial Government of their respective regions. The remaining 10 percent is sent to the office of the Presidency to fund inter-provincial projects and handle foreign affairs.

Western Province=
Lagos
Edo
Ogun
Oyo
Osun
Kwara
Ekiti
Ondo
Western Part of Kogi
Delta


Eastern Province=
Enugu
Anambra
Ebonyi
Cross River
Abia
Imo
Akwa Ibom
Rivers

Northern Province=
Sokoto
Kebbi
Zamfara
Katsina
Kano
Gigawa
Yobe
Borno
Gombe
Kaduna
Plateau

National Capital
Abuja (Also the home of the Presidencial office and meeting place to settle disputes between regions).

The remaining un-mentioned States would get a referendum to decide what region they wish to be a part of. However, the spliting up of the State would be allowed to happen along local government lines in States where the division varies greatly between LG.

Now that the provinces are set-up, elections can be held to fill the Provincial Parliament. The Parliament of the provinces then elects the ministers (Note: The Prime Minister of the Parliament can fire all/individual ministers and call for the Parliamentary vote of new ministers). The minister of Defence would be in charge of the armed forces and would unable to run for any political post once he has served in this position.

The three parliaments then get together and elects the President of the nation who would serve as the foreign minister and chief elder to settle disputes between regions. The president would hold no real power.

All laws passed by the Provincial Parliament can be rejected by a 2/3rds majority in the assembly on the State Level. All States are also free to make their own laws unless it contradicts the Provincial laws. In which case, they would have to get a 2/3 support to bar the Provincial laws from affecting their State.

Let me know what you guys think of this solution that would keep Nigeria intact while reducing feelings of marginalization and oppression within the parties of the country. Also, let me know of any modification you might have to the idea.

Note: With the increased strenght of the States, if there is a problem in within a particular area, the Provincial authority and the State/States invovled now has the resources to handle it quickly. The current system would mean waiting for weeks for the over-large, and clumsy Federal Government to make all sorts of consentions that fail to solve the underlying problem of the particular area. This kind of mentality breeds corruption.

Related: Should Nigeria Be Divided?

What are the views of these candidates on increased State rights? The role of a President is a more ideological one. The vast amounts of roads and projects should and are done in the State and local government level. As always, when you get to the national level in a Federal system of governance, it is a lot more to do with ideology and less to do with actually building things. As far as I am concerned, anyone on that list of 20 that is unable to properly articulate him/herself and is lacking when it comes to philosophical and political science knowledge is not worthy to be considered a candidate.

My views are, taking into consideration the fictionalization of the country, we need a candidate that is willing to weaken the central government in favor of empowering the various Governors and State assemblies. This would include better and more resource allocation. In short, each State gets to keep most of what they earn. It is only common sense. How would you feel if you have to work 16 hour days just to split what you earn with others. Or in the case of oil, if you had to distribute your inheritance that your fore-fathers left for you with people from other regions. It is just not right.

The only oil money that should be distributed to all the States and Federal Government are the one that are received from off-shore locations.

I am hoping that you have the stance of at least a few of these governors on the issue of resource allocation.

The country was a lot better off in 1960. Each region got to keep what they earned and we should strive to work towards that goal. Yes, there is a potential for conflict, but if the people calling the shots are educated politicians and not military men, that is very unlikely.

As for the Niger-Deltan problem, allow all states to keep 90 percentt of whatever they make. 10 percent would be payed as tax to the Federal government. So, in short, oil producing States keep 90 percent of all oil revenue from on-shore (on land) locations within their State. All off-shore oil revenue should be divided between the federal Government and all the States.

The PDP is a lie. That party has people from all over the country in it, but the only thing they truly have in common is desire for power. That is pretty much all Nigerias politics boils down to. Fund party that shows that everyone of the major groups and a few members of the smaller ethnic groups are represented, then give presidency to a person from a Major Ethnic group, and make sure all the other two major groups are well represented in the Senate, Vice Presidency, and Leadership of the House. There you go! that is Nigerias democracy for you. It is completely devoid of meaning.

The next President of Nigeria must be willing to give the States more control and ensure that they give at the very least, 80 percent of whatever they make. It is just common sense. What incentive do you have to do your best when over 70 percent of your gains are taken away from your State and redistributed to appease the States that are not carrying their way.

It is just pathetic that most States are completely dependent on oil money. The next President has to put an end to that. Every State should have a lot greater freedom in making their laws, and spending their funds. If you elect a fraudsters for Governor and pack your house of representatives (State level) with thieves, you have only yourself to blame.

This way, when the law makers and Governor of a State decides that they want Sharia, so be it. They would be the ones to suffer the negative publicity and un-mentioned sanctions that would be placed on them by the forces behind the curtain.

In short, weaken the center and empower the governors. That way, in most of the States, the only one to blame  when your governor that no-doubt comes from the majority group in your State wrecks the economy or mis-handles the budget is you.

Do you think the confederation can still be resurrected? Also, what are your thoughts on placing the Northern region under one region when it is clear that there are many varied groups in that region?

When considering the way Nigeria was formed, it is clear that the only thing that save this abomination is to weaken the central government and group the States into 3-6 regions. Each region would elect their own Senate and House of Representatives. The house of representatives of each region would then vote to elect a President for the entire country that is merely a figure-head and has no control or say over the actions the armed forces. What do you think about this idea, and do you think it is enough to relieve the ethnic/religious tensions in the current nation?

This is very interesting. Its amazing that after all this time over 99 percent of Nigerians have no idea non-sense like this went on. If only there were a way to inform the southern- Nigerians of this madness. Maybe then they would understand how fake Nigeria, as a State, has always been.

Also, would you happen to have reports that detail what kind of support the British gave to the pro-One Nigeria side during the civil war?

Very nice read. This just proves my the views I have had about the northern Nigerian rulers for a long time (The Emirs in particular). Too bad a lot of the people not interested in hearing the truth. Or maybe they are just too afraid to know. Either way, thanks for posting this. Hopefully, many others would read this.

Nope.

Everseh, 2c, Rhodalyn and Mukina2 are all god-less communist.

We could ban computers, but that would leave us at a disadvantage to those who do not ban computers. So, technological advancement is something I would call a necessary evil. Just like capitalism. The only way you could get an effective communist country is to destroy all capitalist States.

Only when it comes to the present situation in Nigeria. And even that has some sweet moments (rare).

I don't care if Nigeria's name is dragged through he mud. I don't like this country, and I will never like it. It is fake. So, all the bad news that Nigeria gets is only upsetting to the One Nigeria people.